Burnet County
Burnet County, organized in 1852, is located on the Edwards Plateau in the U.S. State of Texas. It covers approximately 994.8 square miles of land and is the 74th largest county in Texas by total area. The county has an estimated population of 49,130 residents, with Burnet serving as the county seat. The Burnet County court system consists of two District Courts, a Constitutional County Court, a County Court at Law, four Justice of the Peace Courts, and seven Municipal Courts.
The Burnet County District Courts have general jurisdiction over criminal cases, including misdemeanors and felonies, as well as civil cases beyond the scope of the lower courts. They handle matters such as land disputes, defamation, divorces, and contested probate cases. The District Court also shares jurisdiction with the Constitutional County Court in cases requiring broader authority or specialized legal considerations. Burnet County Constitutional Court has original jurisdiction over criminal cases involving Class A and Class B misdemeanors. It has concurrent jurisdiction with the Justice Court over civil cases where the amount in controversy exceeds $200 but does not exceed $20,000, exclusive of interest.
The Burnet County Court at Law handles civil cases under $100,000, misdemeanors, family law, juvenile matters, and probate of wills. The Justice of the Peace Courts in the county handles small claims, Class C misdemeanors, and evictions. Burnet County Municipal Courts oversee municipal and city ordinance violations occurring within the city limits and their extraterritorial jurisdiction.
In Burnet County, court records are legal documents created during court proceedings within the county's borders. These records include filings, dockets, transcripts, and judgments. Common court records in Burnet County include the following:
- Probate Records
- Civil Records
- Criminal Records
- Traffic Records
In Burnet County, court clerks are responsible for maintaining the court records. Requesters may visit the courthouses to view and copy them. Records for Burnet County District Courts may also be searched online using the Smart Case Portal.
